A talented young BMX rider is hoping to raise money to help him compete at this year’s World Championships in Copenhagen.

Jack Belton booked his place at the global event after finishing in the top seven for the second year running in his age group at the National Series.

He could not afford to go to the 2024 UCI BMX World Championship as they were in America, but really wants to test himself against the best this year in Denmark.

To try and help him fund his trip, the youngster will be taking part in a sponsorship challenge.

He will be riding a marathon on his single-gear BMX bike in Cornwall.

His mother, Ellen Belton, has set-up a Crowdfunding page for the challenge.

On the page she says: “I’m raising £750 to help fund Jacks trip to the UCI BMX World Championship in Copenhagen 2025

“Anyone who knows us will know that Jack has qualified to race at this year’s worlds an amazing achievement that we want to make happen for him.

“He wanted to help raise some money towards the trip and is asking for sponsorship for his challenge of riding a marathon on his BMX (single gear).

“He will ride his race BMX from Bodmin to Padstow and back, a total of 26.4 miles with a stop halfway for fish and chips (and a little ride at Wadebridge skatepark I expect!).”

People can sponsor Jack or donate via the Crowdfunding page HERE.